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James Richard Blanchard Sr., 74, Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War

James Richard Blanchard Sr., 74, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. Mr. Blanchard served in the U.S. Army for 16 years and was a Vietnam veteran.

Survivors include his loving wife, Pong Ye Blanchard; two sons, the Rev. James Blanchard Jr., and his wife, Beverly, and the Rev. John Blanchard, and his wife, Robin; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Anita Williams and Carolyn Blanchard; and brother, Edwin Blanchard.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Aug. 24, at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home.

Share online condolences with the family at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home.

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